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Preparation and Cooking

Minimum internal cooking temperatures

This is a core exam point. Review the rules, common traps, and mapped questions before using the topic drill.

Practice This Topic

What to know

  • 135°F plant foods
  • 145°F seafood and steaks
  • 155°F ground meat
  • 165°F poultry and stuffed foods

What people miss

  • Mixing up 145°F, 155°F, and 165°F
  • Using food color instead of a thermometer